Stannite
A species of Stannite Group, Also known as Kassiterolamprite, Tin Pyrites, Stannite (of Dana) Scientific name : Stannite Mineral Group : Stannite Group
Stannite, A species of Stannite Group
Also known as:
Kassiterolamprite, Tin Pyrites, Stannite (of Dana)
Scientific name: Stannite
Mineral Group: Stannite Group
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Description
Stannite is a sulfide mineral associated with Quartz and it's known to be an important source of tin. Its name comes from the Latin word for tin - "stannum". The mineral is found in hydrothermal deposits. It is present worldwide, but the most famous locality is certainly Cornwall in England, where it was first discovered in 1979.
Physical Properties
Colors
Grey, black with olive-green tint, tarnishes pale blue
Luster
Metallic
Diaphaneity
Opaque
Chemical Properties
Chemical Classification
Sulfides
Formula
Cu2FeSnS4
Elements listed
Cu, Fe, S, Sn
Common Impurities
Ag, Zn, Cd, In
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Usage
Composition
Zinc commonly occurs with the iron and trace germanium may be present. Stannite is used as an ore of tin, consisting of approximately 28% tin, 13% iron, 30% copper, 30% sulfur by mass.
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